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My solution...once you start putting you do not stop until your ball is holed. You're only allowed to mark a 2nd time if you'll be standing on someone's line. Otherwise you just keep going until. Or we get all the greens firm enough that footprints don't happen.

The good: In two of my last four rounds I've managed to avoid making a double. This is progress. The bad: I've still only shot my handicap (net even or better) twice this year, in 36 rounds. The fantastic: Iowa corn is superior to all other corn. Knee high by 6/12!

We've been waiting on this group today. The last hole one of my playing partners said something. Two of the 3 got mad. The maddest guy is wearing a T-shirt and gym shorts. The 2nd maddest guy is wearing his polo untucked. Draw what conclusions you will from this.

Let's take a moment to focus on good in golf. I'm talking about Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Yes, I often pick on Nicklaus courses, but in the light of recent news, I wanted to highlight the Nicklaus family. There has never been even a puff of smoke about Jack being anything other than a fantastic husband, father and grandfather. Further, Jack and Barbara have a legacy of philanthropy that will leave an impact long after they're gone. -Nicklaus Children's Hospital -The Memorial Tournament's donations to the Nationwide Children's Hospital -The Barbara and Jack Nicklaus Junior Golf Endowment -Play Yellow to benefit the Children's Miracle Network And so much more. Good people, staying true to each other and doing a lot of good with what they've been given. That is all.

Update: I'm starting to think I should get blades, or at least Mizuno S-3s.

This is a great read. Cannot wait to see the new Finkbine!

What is one stretch goal you have for your golf game? I am going to turn 50 in a couple years. I would really like to make the Cedar Rapids Senior Ryder Cup team. There's an annual match against Iowa City. The problem is, they don't take many 7 handicaps, so I have to figure out how to make time in my life to actually get better if I'm going to do that.

Guys, I'm starting to wonder if my clubs might be fine, and if I'm the actual problem. I am not taking questions at this time.

Oh, the plot thickens...

This is not a political post. I repeat this is not political. I have seen a lot of mixed views on President Trump attending the NBA Finals last night. To be completely frank, if I were to ever run for President, it would only be so that I could go to whatever sporting event I wanted. Let's see the Masters lottery deny me tickets when I'm President of the United States! 😏

Hey, did Miles Russell qualify for the US Open? Out of curiosity, who caddied for him? I just haven't seen or heard any news on here.

Play it as it lies.

If I am ever the benevolent dictator of a Country Club or Golf Club, one of my first acts will be to end Friday Night Couples golf. Before everyone gets all angry with me, I understand it's profitable and it builds community and all that. But, I can also tell you that as a guy whose spouse doesn't play, there is nothing more disheartening to have a full week of work, and think "Maybe I can cut out at 3 on Friday to play golf," only to learn that the course is closed at 5 for Couples Golf. First world problem for sure...but watch out if I'm ever a benevolent dictator.

Gotta give a lot of credit to the USGA, which is never easy for me. They got the setup at Riviera 100% correct. I liked that it was scoreable yesterday. Today, it seemed too easy early, but as the wind kicked up it became a grind! A proper US Open. And a winning score of -8 is just about perfect. Hopefully they'll get it this correct at Shinnecock.

An All Around great putt to win! 🥹